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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on economic stimulus

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Hubert H. Humphrey’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 11hrs ago

Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 187 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “After weeks of talks with President-elect Barack Obama's top aides, House Democrats on Thursday released an expansive economic r...” ‐cnn.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Hubert H. Humphrey, as a Democrat, generally supported government intervention in the economy. He was a proponent of the New Deal and Great Society programs, which included economic stimulus measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Humphrey was a strong advocate for government intervention in the economy, especially during times of economic hardship. He would agree with the idea of the government intervening to boost a recovery. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Humphrey would strongly agree with this statement. He believed in targeted government assistance to sectors most heavily hit by economic downturns, as evidenced by his support for the New Deal and Great Society programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Humphrey would likely agree with this statement, as he supported government spending on infrastructure as a means to stimulate the economy. However, his focus was not solely on infrastructure, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Humphrey would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as he was a proponent of progressive taxation and government assistance for the less fortunate. However, his focus was more on government spending and intervention rather than tax breaks specifically for low income citizens. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

While Humphrey did support tax breaks, his focus was more on government spending and intervention rather than tax breaks for all citizens. He would likely agree to some extent, but not strongly. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Humphrey was a strong advocate for government intervention in the economy, especially during times of economic hardship. He would not agree with the idea of the government not using economic stimulus during a recession. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and collectivize all industry

While Humphrey was a liberal and supported government intervention in the economy, he did not advocate for the collectivization of all industry, a concept more aligned with socialism or communism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Humphrey believed in the power of government to intervene and correct economic downturns, not in letting them run their course as a 'natural cycle'. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Humphrey would strongly disagree with this statement. He was a proponent of government spending and intervention during economic downturns, not reducing spending. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,141 voters that identify as Democratic.

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